This is...24-7 Spyz! is a five-song EP released in 1991 by a brand new lineup of 24-7 Spyz

24-7 Spyz

24-7 Spyz are a band from the South Bronx, New York, formed in 1986, originally consisting of Jimi Hazel , Rick Skatore , Kindu Phibes , and P. Fluid . The band is best known for mixing soul, funk, reggae, and R&B with heavy metal and hardcore punk...

, featuring newcomers Jeff Brodnax (vocals) and Joel Maitoza (drums). The EP was released by the Spyz's new label - EastWest Records (a division of Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...

) to test the marketability of the new lineup. The experiment was a success and the band released a full length album, Strength in Numbers

Strength in Numbers (24-7 Spyz)

Strength in Numbers is an album from rap, metal, and funk pioneers 24-7 Spyz. It is the only album to feature Jeff Brodnax, who replaced original vocalist P. Fluid in 1991. On their third effort, the Spyz concentrate on simpler and more direct songwriting, toning down much of their hardcore punk...

, the following year.

Two of the EP's five tracks would appear on that album, with the video for "Stuntman" receiving some MTV

MTV

MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....

 airplay and an appearance on Beavis and Butthead.

Like many 24-7 Spyz

24-7 Spyz

24-7 Spyz are a band from the South Bronx, New York, formed in 1986, originally consisting of Jimi Hazel , Rick Skatore , Kindu Phibes , and P. Fluid . The band is best known for mixing soul, funk, reggae, and R&B with heavy metal and hardcore punk...

albums, the recording is out of print.

Personnel

• Jeff Brodnax – vocals
• Jimi Hazel – guitar, vocals
• Rick Skatore – bass, vocals
• Joel Maitoza – drums